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/install job-search
Description
Navigate job hunting with application tracking, company research, and interview preparation.
README (SKILL.md)
When to Use
User is job hunting — searching for positions, applying to companies, or preparing for interviews. Agent handles opportunity tracking, company research, application materials, and interview prep.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/job-search/. See memory-template.md for setup.
~/job-search/
├── memory.md # HOT: preferences, target criteria
├── applications.md # Active pipeline
├── companies.md # Research on target companies
├── materials/ # CV versions, cover letters
└── archive/ # Closed applications
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Memory setup | memory-template.md |
| Research patterns | research.md |
| Interview prep | interviews.md |
Core Rules
1. Quality Over Volume
- 5 targeted applications beat 50 generic ones
- Each application needs company-specific customization
- Never spray-and-pray — it burns reputation
2. Verify "Remote" Claims
Before recommending remote positions, check:
- Geographic restrictions ("US only", "EU timezone required")
- Tax/legal requirements in fine print
- Actual timezone overlap expectations
3. Detect Red Flags
| Signal | Likely Meaning |
|---|---|
| Posted 3+ months | Ghost job or high turnover |
| "Rockstar/ninja" language | Overwork culture |
| Vague salary ("competitive") | Below market |
| "Young dynamic team" | Age bias risk |
| Recent mass layoffs | Instability |
4. Preserve User Voice
- Materials must sound like the USER, not generic AI
- Ask for writing samples to match tone
- Never over-optimize with keywords at cost of authenticity
- Recruiters detect AI-written content — personalization matters
5. Track Application State
Maintain in ~/job-search/applications.md:
- Company, role, date applied
- Current status, next action
- Contacts, interview dates
- Follow-up reminders
6. Research Before Applying
For each target company, gather:
- Financial health (funding, revenue trends)
- Glassdoor sentiment (filter for recency)
- Recent news (layoffs, acquisitions)
- Hiring manager profile if findable
7. Adjust for User Context
| User Type | Priority |
|---|---|
| Senior (10+ yrs) | Network activation, discretion, salary negotiation |
| Junior/New grad | Volume with quality, entry-level friendly companies |
| Career changer | Transferable skills narrative, bridge roles |
| Urgent need | Speed, temporary options, immediate income |
Common Traps
- ATS optimization kills authenticity — keyword stuffing passes filters but humans reject robotic text
- Salary data goes stale fast — verify ranges are current, not 2-year-old estimates
- "Perfect match" overconfidence — 60% requirement fit still means likely rejection
- Networking advice without context — cold outreach fails without warm introduction strategy
- Long-term advice for urgent needs — "build your brand" doesn't pay rent this month
Usage Guidance
This skill is internally coherent and doesn't request credentials or install code. Before using it, review the ~/job-search folder it creates (memory.md, applications.md, companies.md, materials/) and ensure you are comfortable storing CVs, cover letters, and interview notes in plain files. Do not provide external account credentials (LinkedIn/Glassdoor/Crunchbase logins) unless you explicitly trust the agent and platform; instead, paste non-sensitive excerpts or authorize through official integrations if available. Consider encrypting sensitive documents or keeping them in a secure vault and only pasting necessary excerpts.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: job-search
Version: 1.0.1
The skill bundle is designed to help an AI agent assist with job searching. The `SKILL.md` provides strategic guidance and defines the agent's operational scope within `~/job-search/`. The `memory-template.md` contains `bash` commands (`mkdir -p`, `touch`) to set up this dedicated workspace and create necessary files, which is a legitimate setup step for a skill managing local data. There is no evidence of prompt injection with malicious intent, data exfiltration, unauthorized execution, or any other harmful behaviors across any of the files.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (application tracking, company research, interview prep) match the provided files and templates. No unrelated dependencies, binaries, or credentials are requested.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are limited to creating and managing files under ~/job-search and to researching public sources (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Crunchbase). The skill asks the agent to request user writing samples to preserve voice. This is expected, but it does mean the agent will store potentially sensitive personal data in the specified local folder.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — instruction-only. Nothing will be downloaded or executed beyond the agent following the SKILL.md guidance, so install risk is minimal.
Credentials
The skill declares no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. It references public services for research but does not request API keys or logins, so requested access is proportionate to purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-on and can be invoked by the user. It does instruct creating persistent files in the user's home directory (~/job-search). This persistent storage is reasonable for the use case but may hold sensitive materials (CVs, writing samples, interview notes).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install job-search - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/job-search - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Minor refinements for consistency
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Job Search?
Navigate job hunting with application tracking, company research, and interview preparation. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1757 downloads so far.
How do I install Job Search?
Run "/install job-search" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Job Search free?
Yes, Job Search is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Job Search support?
Job Search is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (linux, darwin, win32).
Who created Job Search?
It is built and maintained by Iván (@ivangdavila); the current version is v1.0.1.
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